Legal Validity to Homosexual Marriages in India
Introduction The Supreme Court had decriminalized homosexuality. Now having a homosexual relationship is not a crime. However, this is a battle ...
Court Proceedings Must Not Be Used As A Weapon Of Harassment: Calcutta High Court
Introduction Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) provides that ‘husband or relative of the husband of a woman subjecting ...
Can a father be prosecuted for kidnapping his own son
Introduction Even if a biological father forcibly removes child from his mother's care, he cannot be charged for Kidnapping- Nagpur Bench, ...
Educated, Capable Spouse cannot sit Idle and Seek Maintenance: Delhi High Court
Introduction Maintenance under the law is defined as an amount of money paid to a dependent person such as a wife, ...
An Explainer on “Dynamic Restrain” in Indian Courts
Universal City Studios LLC & Ors v. DotMovies.Baby and Ors.: High Court Order Analysis The High Court of Delhi while taking ...
Illuminating Legal Interpretation: Unravelling the Significance of Pari Materia
In the intricate web of legal interpretation, statutes serve as guiding lights, illuminating the path toward justice and equity. Yet, within ...
Women Entitled To Safe Legal Abortion Irrespective of Marital Status
Background of the case A 25 years old unmarried woman approached the High Court of Delhi for seeking termination of pregnancy ...
What is cross-examination and re-examination according to the Indian Evidence Act?
Introduction Examination of witness is necessary in order to prove the case of the respective parties and to disprove the case ...
Factors Determining Maintenance To Wife in India
In India, maintenance to wife is a legal obligation on the part of the husband. The law recognizes the importance of ...
A Comprehensive Analysis of Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code
Introduction: Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) stands as a pillar of legal protection, ensuring the unimpeded execution of ...
Difference Between Section 354 and 509 of ipc
Section 354 IPC deals with assault or criminal force used on a woman with the intention of outraging her modesty. The ...
Victims Right to be heard during Trial
Introduction The United Nations Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for the Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power, 1985, adopted ...
Landmark case analysis on Impounding of passport in 498A cases
Landmark case analysis on Impounding of passport in 498A cases The Passport Act is a special statute and hence it would ...
Living with another woman not cruelty under Hindu Marriage Act – Circumstances Explained
Cruelty Cruelty is a ground for dissolution of marriage and it may be defined as wilful and unjustifiable conduct of such ...
Exemption from personal appearance in a criminal case in India
In India, an accused person is required to attend all hearings in a criminal case in which they are involved, unless ...
How alimony is decided in India?
How alimony is decided in India? The expression 'alimony' may be defined as the financial support provided to a spouse post-divorce. Alimony ...
Legal aspects before you consider a baby
Marriage is the base of a family structure and it creates a basic social unit. Both marriage and family form the ...
Maintenance To Educated And Earning Wife
Educated Wife/ Earning Wife- Not An Absolute Bar To Grant Maintenance To Her- Delhi High Court INTRODUCTION ‘Maintenance’ as defined ...
How Indian courts deal with international child removal cases from India?
INTRODUCTION In India, there are many cases wherein the issue of child removal from his/her home country to another foreign country ...
Drafting a Child Custody Petition
When a couple goes through a divorce or separation, child custody is often a contentious issue. Some of the common allegations ...
